60% of countries report to implement WHO Recommendations for Drownin prevention.

 


60% of countries report to implement the WHO Recommendations for Drowning prevention. But... Drowning still ranks as the 3rd leading cause of death for children age 5-14 years. This guideline addresses: provision of day-care for children under the age of 6 years and provision of basic swimming skills and water safety training.

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